Serious Things a Go Happen: Three Decades of Jamaican Dancehall Signs” is a book that explores the visual culture of Jamaican dancehall music, focusing on the hand-painted posters and signs that advertise local parties and events. These posters, often seen as a part of the landscape, have become a significant part of Jamaica’s cultural identity. The book features over 100 original posters and signs collected by Maxine Walters, a Jamaican film and television producer and director. It also includes essays by writers like Vivien Goldman, as well as interviews with musicians and artists involved in the dancehall scene.